Cables are calling!  But this time Lace wants to come, too.  These two are irresistible together.

If you are new to lace and cables, this new design by Andrea Mowry will provide a soft landing for learning both techniques.  And if you are an experienced knitter, this shawl will tempt you with the way two classic patterns are combined.

Knit on a larger needle and worsted weight yarn, the Honey Moss asymmetrical shawl will create a textured, soft, and warm fabric.  It is a generous size, and depending on your yarn choice will drape elegantly while keeping you cozy.

You will learn to knit:

–  honeycomb cables
–  horseshoe lace
–  eyelets
–  increases within the pattern
–  i-cord edges and an i-cord bind off

Please email by December 1, to have a spot held for you.

If you would like to know more, please let me know.

I am happy to answer your questions.

Full registration deadline is December 15th.
More details, including yarn selection information, will be sent to you before the deadline.

Spring evenings are going to feel really cozy next year!

This Mary Jane Mucklestone design, first appeared in Making No. 4 Lines.  It features a yoke that is inspired by rays of light shining through transparent objects.  A stunning use of line, it lends itself to both subtle or high contrast colour combinations.

Icelandic sheep are double coated, and many of the yarns spun from this fibre include both coats, with the intention of creating maximum warmth.  Maybe you were here for my Icelandic Wool Spinning Program a few years ago.  There are local farmers caring for this breed.  They are small but mighty sheep!

You may love, hate, or feel both emotions towards these yarns, as they have the reputation of feeling bristly against the skin.  As they warm up and absorb your natural oils, the fibres soften and provide a cozy warming layer.

The resulting fabric can be cut with minimal reinforcement, then trimmed with a woven ribbon.  I am recommending that we knit this project in Lett-Lopi, a very affordable 100% Icelandic wool yarn.  Choosing a ribbon trim surprise for the inside, just for you, will be our finishing touch.

You can now purchase the Solbein Cardigan pattern separately on ravelry, or bring along your copy of Making No. 4.  A binder with additional notes will be provided.  Customizing the fit is important learning in our studio classes.  As an example, in our first class I will be sharing how adding short rows can help to lift the back neck for a more comfortable fit.

Please email by November 15th, to have a spot held for you .

If you would like to know more, please let me know.

I am happy to answer your questions.
Full registration deadline is December 1st.
More details will be sent to you before the deadline.

I’m so excited to knit this one with you!  ‘hope you’ll join in.

Picture from ravelry

The Satellite Shawl

by Andrea Mowry

In this program, we will examine the brioche technique, learning the basic stitches and terminology  

We will work short rows in garter stitch stripes, with an I-cord edging.  

Brioche Knitting is characterized by a squishy, ridged look that appears as a ribbed fabric.  

Stitches are lined up in columns and create a 3-dimensional look, that becomes even more intriguing when more than one colour is used. There is a suggestion of floating created by the use of slipped stitches and yarn overs.

Let’s welcome the season together with some new squish!

Details will be sent to you, after registration. If you would like to know more, please let me know. I am happy to answer your questions.

Register soon.  This class is almost full.

Recently I bought my first Yarn Advent Calendar of fingering weight minis in a soft palette. I bought this collection with Granny Squares in mind and have been busy working on these whenever I have a chance to pull out my little bag of wound balls.

It feels precious and hopeful.

I would like to share this process with you. This new program will be two sessions of 2.5 hours each.

• In Session #1 I will teach the basic Granny Square construction.
• In Session #2 I will share a tweak that I have made, and I’ll talk about a method I use for joining a set of squares.
• We will focus on basic skills. You will feel most comfortable if you can hold a hook and tension your yarn confidently. A lot of crocheting experience is not necessary.

If you are experienced and would like to join in, you are very welcome too.  This will be a no stress program, with a large dose of nostalgia.

For our learning you will need:

• DK weight yarn in a few colours of your choice
• 4 mm crochet hook
• your accessory kit

During these classes, you will receive individualized instruction and support, while you work on a project of your choice.

I have a fully equipped studio with tools for you to use while you are here.

You are also welcome to take advantage of my large fibre arts library, if you are looking for inspiration during class.

Please let me know what you are working on before your first class, so that I can prepare for you.

Tea will be served